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First-ever bilateral industrial internships for Canada and Mexico

Ottawa, ON — Mitacs, a Canadian not-for-profit research and training organization, and Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT) signed an agreement today creating opportunities for graduate students from both countries to participate in industrial research internships through Mitacs’ Globalink program. The bilateral agreement, which was welcomed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican […]

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Mathematicians to address industry challenges through internships

Toronto, ON — The Fields Institute and Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, have partnered to see graduate and postdoctoral researchers solve challenges using mathematical sciences in collaboration with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The partnership will provide companies with access to top mathematical scientists in Ontario in order to support the development of […]

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Research internships will allow mathematical scientists to address big data, statistics, and analytics challenges for business

Vancouver, BC — The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) and Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, have partnered to see graduate and postdoctoral researchers solve challenges using mathematical sciences in collaboration with industry and not-for-profit organizations. The partnership will provide companies in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan with access to […]

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Universities from Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec join Mitacs to foster innovation and research in Canada

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is pleased to announce the University of Guelph and Université Laval as new Full Partners, and the University of Winnipeg as an Associate Partner.  Through a formal role in governance, Full and Associate universities partners inform Mitacs’ priorities and program development, while promoting alignment with their institutions. These universities bring Mitacs […]

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The Globe and Mail: Group wants workplace stints for all postsecondary students

Every university and college student in Canada should participate in a co-op, internship or other workplace experience before they graduate, a group of business, university and college leaders says, arguing that students in arts and humanities must participate as well as those in engineering and business. The group, formally known as the Business-Higher Education Roundtable, […]

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Mitacs internships help create jobs and retain skilled workers in Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS – The Deputy Minister of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Duff Montgomerie joined Mitacs representatives along with researchers, university representatives, and business leaders for a roundtable in Halifax today at Dalhousie University. Mitacs, a national, not-for-profit organization that funds research and training, hosted a discussion that examined the importance of connecting Nova […]

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Mitacs announces 1,000th social sciences and humanities internship

Calgary, AB – Mitacs, a national, not-for-profit research and training organization, announces its 1,000th social sciences and humanities internship today at Congress 2016. Through Mitacs-funded research internships, social sciences and humanities interns provide Canadian businesses and not-for-profit organizations with increased access to the vital skills and expertise that will help them succeed in today’s marketplace. […]

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University graduates need skills and training to succeed in changing economy

Ottawa, ON — Mitacs’ policy forum, Talent for Innovation: Harnessing Canada’s Research Advantage, united researchers, innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers to examine the evolving skills that advanced university graduates need to succeed in a quickly changing economy. The half-day event featured two panel discussions: Challenges and opportunities facing current PhD students and recent graduates, […]

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Winnipeg Free Press: Creating a buzz

Beekeeping has gone high-tech. Beehives no longer have to be disturbed to see what’s inside thanks to new technology developed by Manitoba researchers. The system uses sensors that monitor a hive’s temperature and weight, population, and the amount and type of pollen that bees bring inside. The information is automatically sent via a wireless network […]

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UBC and industry partnership spurs metallurgical sector development in BC’s Interior

  Kelowna, BC – A $293,000 research partnership among Teck Metals Ltd., Fenix Advanced Materials, Drop Designs, Mitacs and the University of British Columbia (UBC) aims to use by-products from smelting operations to create economic development opportunities in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. The three-year project, slated to begin this spring, challenges university researchers to find ways to […]

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